Comments on: Why improve your health in middle age?

By: Bill Nad

Bill Nad — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 18:21:33 +0000

I agree Diana. I liked having the energy when I was younger but being fit at 41 is much more important. I can not plan downtime during the day as I get up, get ready, go to work, come home and deal with the kids, get them to bed and then finally have a couple of hours to myself maybe online or in front of the TV. If I did not make fitness a priority it would not get done and I am sure I would be the worse for it as the days goes on

By: Bill Nad

Bill Nad — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 18:10:49 +0000

I feel the same way and funny enough I played competitive tennis in my teens as well. I also did a lot fo weights, probably about 1 and a half hours a day.

Now of course at 41 I can not get the same testosterone push but I also work out more intensely with the weights for about 45 minutes and find that I get a great workout both cardio and strength-wise. At our age it is much more important to set goals and be consistent with the workouts and you will make good gains anyway.

By: Health Blog

Health Blog — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 04:17:53 +0000

Kicking the MD? For me it’s more like just getting off the couch is going to be hard. I can’t even imagine how hard it might be for me, but I gotta do it.

By: Andrew

Andrew — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 18:24:24 +0000

As I get older, my body just does not want to do what I want it to.

And when it does… I usually pay the price for a few days.

I used to be a competitive tennis player in my teens… I was in the best shape of my life.

I’m determined to get one of those “6 Pak Abs” bodies just so I can say I did it. At 49, it will be a challenge… but I know I’ll do it.

Now kicking the Mountain Dew diet may be a different story.

By: Diana

Diana — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 18:33:33 +0000

It’s funny. You think you need more energy when you are younger and your kids are younger, but I find I need more energy now than ever before. I have more demands on me–the kind that can stress me out if I don’t exercise, eat right, and sleep at least 7 hours a night.
The exercise is key. I can run up stairs, I can keep up with running a business and take good care of my family.
I think there is more stress the older we get, so the release that exercise gives is vital.
Walking is one of the best things to do to stay in shape and release stress. I also dance, (by myself) and do yoga. I still like to run sometimes and lift weights, but I find myself drawn to things that slow down my mind while making my body strong and healthy.
This is the fifties, and I am going to make it good!
Diana Fletcher, Diana Fletcher Life Coaching

By: moses

moses — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 18:10:46 +0000

yeah, like the people say, “life begins at 40″, lol. However, it’s important for us to keep in shape in all age